The Open University online courses and MOOCs - student reviews

The Open University is a world leader in modern distance learning, the pioneer
of teaching and learning methods which enable people to achieve their career
and life goals studying at times and in places to suit them. We promote
educational opportunity and social justice by providing high-quality
university education to all who wish to realise their ambitions and fulfil
their potential. Through academic research, pedagogic innovation and
collaborative partnership we seek to be a world leader in the design, content
and delivery of supported open learning. The OU was founded to open up higher
education to all, regardless of their circumstances or where they live. We
have students of all ages and backgrounds: school students wanting experience
of university-level study, school leavers who choose to begin their careers
while they study for a degree, people wanting to develop or update their
skills, or change career entirely, and retired people wanting to explore new
interests and keep mentally active. The Open University’s Strategic Plan
2012-15 is the means by which we secure The Open University’s Mission and
thrive as a University within the new Higher Education environment across the
four nations of the UK and internationally. We are committed to promoting
equal opportunities for all and we monitor ourselves to make sure we live up
to our ideals.